Has an Oil Rig Accident Threatened Your Livelihood?
There is no question that working on an offshore oil rig is among the most dangerous jobs in the world. If you work in any job as a seaman or longshoreman, from the moment you step onto the transport vessel until you are safely back on land, you face tougher weather and work conditions than most people can imagine.
After a maritime or oil rig injury, you face a multi-national corporation and insurance company with professional insurance adjusters and lawyers to protect their interests. Your personal injury lawyer will need skill and experience handling cases involving oil rig accidents and maritime claims under the:
- Jones Act
- Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWC)
- Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
Your health, career and financial future are at stake. I am attorney Christopher L. Trahan. From my office in Lafayette, Louisiana, I stand ready to protect the rights of seamen and longshoremen injured anywhere in the Gulf Coast region. Don't wait for an insurance company to step up to help you after an injury. Contact me today.
Free Consultation ▪ No Recovery, No Fees ▪ I Work Directly With My Clients
I have the professional resources to help you recover damages for:
- Medical treatment
- Loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages for gross negligence
I represent workers of any classification injured in virtually any type of maritime accident, such as:
- Injuries on transport helicopters or boats
- Oil rig accidents, including those on tender-assisted rigs, jack up rigs and semi-submersibles
- Casino boat accidents
- Accidents on drill ships and barges
- Underwater welder injuries
If you have lost a loved one in a maritime or oil rig accident, I can help you file a claim under the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA).
The Resources — and Personal Touch — to Be Successful
There are no skid marks on waves. Accidents on oil rigs and on the open seas require thorough investigation by people who understand how to find and evaluate the evidence. We work with professional investigators and professional oil drilling consultants, ready to secure evidence and take witness statements immediately. We look for every responsible party who may share liability for paying for your injuries and damages.
I believe that you are best-served by working directly with your attorney, so I have deliberately focused on keeping my firm small and personal. I have the personal resources to fight effectively without ever allowing your case to be handed off from lawyer-to-lawyer or paralegal-to-paralegal.
Wherever you are in Louisiana or the Gulf Coast region, call me toll free at 877-234-6999 or contact me now by e-mail to arrange a free consultation. Your lawyer's experience can make a decisive difference.
